New Orleans Local News and Events

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Exciting Eats visits Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House

Event Date: July 16, 2025 Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House in Metairie…

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Excelencia Gala

September 19, 2025 | The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL)…
NACE New Orleans presents: Tasty Bites of the South Competition

August 14, 2025 A DELICIOUS evening featuring local restaurants, caterers & bakeries…
Kenner Wine and Food Event

October 16, 2025 | Join us at the Kenner Wine and Food…
Creole Cuisine Cares

November 5, 2025 | Date: November 5, 2025 VIP: 6-7pm Gala: 7-9pm Location: Broussard’s Restaurant &…
Gold Medal Chefs Gala & Hospitality Awards

September 5, 2025 | The event promises a night of elegance and…
WWOZ Groove Gala

September 11, 2025 | Join us for the WWOZ Groove Gala at…
Red Dress Run

August 9, 2025 | What is Red Dress Run? If you’ve ever…
Gleason Gras

October 10, 2025 | Gleason Gras is returning to Generations Hall on…

Just Happened Events with Follow-Up Article & Society Photos

Rosé All Day: NOWFE’s Tournament of Rosés Delights New Orleans

Event Date: June 13, 2025 | The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) hosted…
Art and Giving: The Hearts For The Arts Luncheon in New Orleans

Event Date: June 29, 2025 | New Orleans’ vibrant artistic community gathered on June 29,…
Rhythms of Giving: Inside the Jazz & Heritage Gala’s Successful Evening

Event Date: April 23, 2025 | The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation proudly presented…
Pelicans Draft Party 2025: A Night of Hopes and Cheers

Event Date: June 25, 2025 | Sidecar buzzed with excitement on June 25, 2025, as…
Henry’s Hearts Disco

Event Date: March 21, 2025 The Henry Aucoin Foundation held their highly anticipated 2025 gala,…
Redwood Empire Whiskey Dinner

Event Date: March 18, 2025 | Guests experienced an exclusive evening with Redwood Empire Whiskey…
Cocktails for KID SMART

Event Date: March 20, 2025 | KID smART, a New Orleans-based non-profit, continues to champion…
Food Fight New Orleans

Event Date: March 27, 2025 | The New Orleans culinary scene reached a fever pitch…
Lark in the Park

Event Date: March 14, 2025 | Nestled in the heart of New Orleans, City Park…
Stepping Back in Time: “Dining Through Time” at BK House & Gardens

Event Date: May 25, 2025 New Orleans’ beautiful BK House and Gardens recently hosted a…
Hogs for the Case

Event Date: April 5, 2025 | Hogs for the Cause: A New Orleans Tradition with…
Sugar Plum Ball

Event Date: March 29, 2025 | Manning’s Children’s Hospital Celebrates 70 Years New Orleans was…
Jefferson Parish’s 200-Year Bash: A Night to Remember

Event Date: June 14, 2025 | Jefferson Parish marked a monumental occasion in 2025 with…
A Culinary Extravaganza: NOWFE’s Grand Tasting 2025

Event Date: June 14, 2025 | The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) culminated…
WYES Gala Embraced Western Charm

Event Date: May 8, 2025 | New Orleans’ public television station, WYES, recently held its…
Art In Bloom Preview Patron Party

Event Date: March 26, 2025 | The anticipatory hum surrounding the New Orleans Museum of…
Paint The Town Green

Event Date: March 15, 2025 Raintree Services helps kids and families in New Orleans. They…
Blues, Giving, and Generations: A New Orleans Night for Youth

Event Date: June 5, 2025 | The sounds of soulful blues music filled the air…
A Night on the River: FQBA’s Gala Unites French Quarter Businesses

Event Date: June 5, 2025 | he French Quarter Business Association (FQBA) recently held its…
Vinola by NOWFE: An Exclusive Journey into Fine Wines

Event Date: June 12, 2025 | The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) presented…
Youth Service Bureau Chef Soiree

Event Date: March 16, 2025 | The Youth Service Bureau (YSB) in Louisiana does good…
Chamber After 5: The Misi by Messina’s

Event Date: March 25, 2025 The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce continues to foster vital…
Orpheuscapade

Event Date: March 3, 2025 | The Orpheuscapade Ball is a big party in New…
Black & Gold Gala

Event Date: March 21, 2025 | The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, a linchpin of economic…
The French Quarter Festival 2025: A Celebration of New Orleans’ Soul

April 10, 2025 through April 13, 2025 The vibrant heart of New Orleans pulsed to…
Audubon and Hancock Whitney Zoo: A Year of Conservation and Community Engagement in 2025

The Audubon Institute and the Hancock Whitney Zoo in New Orleans continued their dedication to…
Harmony at Hermann-Grima

Event Date: March 14, 2025 | Harmony at Hermann-Grima helps support fun and hands-on learning…
The Echoes of Piano Night 2025: A Fundraiser and a Feast for the Ears

Event Date: April 28, 2025 | Piano Night 2025 in New Orleans shimmered with its…

New Orleans Local Event Calendar

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Mardi Gras New Orleans

Greasing of the Poles

Event Date: February 28, 2025 The Royal Sonesta New Orleans’s “Greasing of…
Orpheuscapade

Event Date: March 3, 2025 | The Orpheuscapade Ball is a big…
Parade Route Regulations & Etiquette

Heading out to the parade route is so much fun! It does…
What To Bring To A Mardi Gras Parade

Mardi Gras parades are so much fun to go to during the…